Corporate Accounting Director

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
At Sevita, we believe that everyone deserves to live well. For more than 50 years, our team members have provided home and community-based health care for adults, children, and their families across the United States. Our extraordinary team offers innovative, quality services and support that lead to growth and new opportunities for the people we serve and for our employees.


SUMMARY
The Director of Accounting is a strategic financial leader responsible for operational accounting, fixed assets, revenue accounting, and accounts payable across a large, multi-site healthcare organization generating more than $3 billion in annual revenue. Operating in a fully remote environment, this role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial information in a complex, distributed structure.
A critical mandate of this position is advancing the organization’s digital accounting capabilities—including automation, workflow optimization, data governance, and ERP modernization. The Director leads a team of accounting professionals across the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset, and Revenue Accounting functions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence. This leader partners closely with IT, FP&A, Revenue Cycle, and Operations to accelerate close timelines, improve data quality, enhance visibility, and maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Financial Close & Reporting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for assigned areas, ensuring accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial reporting.
• Review, approve, and analyze monthly balance sheet reconciliations and key accounting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a technical expert on revenue recognition (ASC 606), accounts receivable, fixed assets, and complex accounting matters.
Digital Transformation & Process Optimization
• Drive ongoing ERP enhancements, accounting automation, workflow digitization, and reporting standardization to increase efficiency and control.
• Partner with IT and Finance leadership to evaluate, select, and implement financial systems, tools, and integrations.
• Establish and maintain strong data governance standards to support reliable, high-quality financial information.
• Reduce manual work through automation (e.g., RPA, OCR, APIs) and continuous process redesign.

Internal Controls & Compliance
• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and standardized processes across a multi-site environment.
• Monitor and assess key internal controls; ensure compliance with organizational policies, control frameworks, and audit standards.
• Oversee the monthly accounts receivable reserve process and ensure adequacy of financial estimates.

Cross-Functional Leadership
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, offering insights on the accounting impact of new service lines, system expansions, and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with Revenue Cycle, FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to enhance data flow, transparency, and alignment.

Team Leadership & Talent Development
• Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and professional development to both direct and indirect team members.
• Build a high-performing remote workforce by using modern collaboration tools and structured communication practices.
• Oversee hiring, performance evaluations, career progression, training, and capability building within the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, continuous improvement, and digital fluency.

Other Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties, projects, and strategic assignments as required.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage direct reports—including performance evaluations, staffing decisions, workload allocation, and training.
• Provide leadership and direction to indirect staff, primarily through Managers and Supervisors.
• Make decisions on hiring, promotions, salary adjustments, performance management, and corrective actions.
• Resolve employee issues and promote a collaborative, productive remote team environment.


Minimum Knowledge and Skills required for the Job
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job.

Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, includin